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Slave masters were terrified of the idea that their slaves would learn to read and communicate. Communication was obviously a bad thing since it could lead to awareness and even coordinated attempts at a revolution.

Fast forward to current events and we have governments oppressing entire populations. Some governments see fit to try and suppress these dangerous bloggers promoting ideas that could potentially unravel political strongholds.

I wonder if these types of cycles will continue throughout mankind’s evolution or will we as a species learn to stop trying to control one another?

“If by chance you were to ask me which ornaments I would desire above all others in my house, I would reply, without much pause for reflection, arms and books.”
—Fra Sabba da Castiglione, Knight of St. John